Discuss all aspects of Ben Skywalker here. Be sure to post spoiler warning concerning new developments in new releases._________________"Changes are nice--but so is continuity!"

"Then you saved my life. How disgusting. How unfortunate."
"No, don't gush on so. It was nothing, really."

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:12 pm

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MizzeeOHEUC Staff

Joined: 02 Feb 2008Posts: 251Location: Nar Shaddaa

I've just started DN 1 as some of you know, so I know a bit about him.

I like him. He's cool. I wonder what he'll be like in LOTF (of course I'm the only one wondering that )?

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:00 pm

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AushAdministrator

Joined: 12 Nov 2007Posts: 980Location: Midwest, USA

I was disappointed with him in the beginning of the Legacy books, but he's really turned around. Wait until you get to those books!_________________"Changes are nice--but so is continuity!"

"Then you saved my life. How disgusting. How unfortunate."
"No, don't gush on so. It was nothing, really."

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:45 pm

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MizzeeOHEUC Staff

Joined: 02 Feb 2008Posts: 251Location: Nar Shaddaa

Everything you say like that tortures me a little inside Aush. I MUST get to LOTF soon!

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:06 pm

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AushAdministrator

Joined: 12 Nov 2007Posts: 980Location: Midwest, USA

Don't just base the ideas off me; you'll get there soon enough and can argue against me if you wish _________________"Changes are nice--but so is continuity!"

"Then you saved my life. How disgusting. How unfortunate."
"No, don't gush on so. It was nothing, really."

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:38 pm

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Darth JudicarKnight

Joined: 02 Feb 2008Posts: 433Location: Lehon (the Unknown World)

I agree, Aush...he has improved since Betrayal. Not sure if this is a spoiler for Mizzee, so...

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I think that is part of his character; that this is his test to come of age and mature.

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Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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In mourning . . .

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:05 am

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jedipoodooKnight

Joined: 05 Feb 2008Posts: 367Location: Connecticut

He seems like a good kid. Unfortunately, he is sure to be tested severely as one of the Skywalker clan. Now, I don't think that's a spoiler, it just follows from what we've seen of Luke's, Mara's, Leia's, Han's, Jaina's, and Jacen's(rueful smile) adventures and exploits._________________"Who's scruffy lookin'?"

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:39 pm

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AushAdministrator

Joined: 12 Nov 2007Posts: 980Location: Midwest, USA

Darth Judicar wrote:

I agree, Aush...he has improved since Betrayal. Not sure if this is a spoiler for Mizzee, so...

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I think that is part of his character; that this is his test to come of age and mature.

Oh, it certainly has been; you have him wanting to be with Jacen to see action; then he sees action and wants to hide it; then that action harms him and now he sees how important it is to stop harmful action. I do admire him, but I thought he'd be a lot like Anakin Solo and was, therefore, disappointed with him. But he's becoming his own character which is even better than being the "replacement" of another._________________"Changes are nice--but so is continuity!"

"Then you saved my life. How disgusting. How unfortunate."
"No, don't gush on so. It was nothing, really."

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:50 pm

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Darth SkuldrenModerator

Joined: 04 Feb 2008Posts: 6580Location: Missouri

I like Ben. I see a lot of promise of him becoming the next Grandmaster of the Jedi Order. He has the potential to do a good job leading them. I'm guessing his role become larger and larger as the next set of Star Wars books get under way._________________
"I believe toys resonate with us as humans, we can hold them them, it's tactile, real! They are totems for our extended beliefs and imaginations. A fetish for ideas that hold as much interest and passion as old religious relics for some. We display them in our homes. They show who we are. They are signals for similar thinking people. A way we connect with each other...and I guess thats why I do toys. That connection." -Ashley Wood

That was so cool how Ben proved Jacen as SPOILER [spoiler]Maras killer[/spoiler]
just by using investigating skills. Show 'em whats up, Ben! _________________"How's that for a system malfunction?" -Jaina Solo
"Embrace the pain, Scarhead."-Jaina Solo

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:09 pm

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AushAdministrator

Joined: 12 Nov 2007Posts: 980Location: Midwest, USA

Problem with his investigation was that it was so obvious yet took so long to get to. It shouldn't have taken Ben proving with physical evidence of Mara's death that Jacen was evil, but maybe his whole warmongering and lack of interest in life. The longer a series is, the longer it takes the authors to get Luke jump started (consider the Dark Nest vs LotF and how quickly Luke moved in dealing with those threats).

But back to Ben, with the release of the new book cover, has his character really changed from LotF? I've read numerous times on how well Luke and Ben got along, but recall how well Jacen and Ben got along in Betrayal. However, that really didn't tell us who Ben was just that he followed Jacen wherever he went; is Ben doing the same in this book (Outcast) but following Luke around instead. I'm curious but won't pick up the book to find out._________________"Changes are nice--but so is continuity!"

"Then you saved my life. How disgusting. How unfortunate."
"No, don't gush on so. It was nothing, really."

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:37 pm

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Mara Jade SkywalkerAdministrator

Joined: 15 Feb 2008Posts: 5694Location: Beyond Shadows

Well we'll let you know how it turns out, then. _________________
"It's not about the legacy you leave, it's about the life you live." ~Mara Jade Skywalker